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Title:

Combined spontaneous contralateral pneumothorax and post-pneumonectomy mediastinal shift-associated dextrocardia.

Document type:
Journal Article; Article
Author(s):
Deutsch, MA; Martetschlaeger, F; Muenzel, D; D'Haese, JG; Krane, M; Bauernschmitt, R; Lange, R; Bumm, R
Abstract:
We report here on an unusual late postoperative presentation of extreme post-pneumonectomy dextrocardia and spontaneous contralateral pneumothorax presenting as late complications occurring approximately 2 years after right-sided pneumonectomy. Computed tomography is the diagnostic modality of choice to obtain information on anatomical changes within the post-pneumonectomy space. Knowledge of the spectrum of cardiopulmonary, pleural, and other complications after lung resection is important to p...     »
Journal title abbreviation:
Thorac Cardiovasc Surg
Year:
2011
Journal volume:
59
Journal issue:
1
Pages contribution:
60-2
Language:
eng
Fulltext / DOI:
doi:10.1055/s-0030-1250202
Pubmed ID:
http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21243579
Print-ISSN:
0171-6425
TUM Institution:
Klinik für Herz- und Gefäßchirurgie (Prof. Lange); Klinik und Poliklinik für Unfallchirurgie
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